I was horrified by the suggestion that the silos on the former sugar beet factory site should be preserved and even highlighted in some artistic manner.
The site may well have been hugely valuable to the economy of Kidderminster for many years but time has moved on.The silos are now nothing more than a reminder of the past - the facts that they are large and visible from a great distance are, on their own , good enough reasonsfor removing them.They are the alltime proverbial blot on the landscape and always will be.
In any event, Kidderminster needs to look forwards not backwards and glorifying an incredibly ugly relic of a dead industry is certainly not the way to do it to say nothing of the cost burden of maintaining it for ever after. The Town needs to identify itself with it is going rather than where it has been.
If there is money to spare, let it be spent on developing the site for a good and useful future rather than waste it on pointless and hair brained notions.

I have to agree with the comments by "randled" regarding the silos. The great privilege of blowing them up would make a wonderful gift for someone. Kidderminster has suffered enough at the hands of industrial "artists". A little more attention to harmony in architecture would not go amiss, instead of apparently random and clashing designs. The ability to recognise the worth or otherwise, of some of the older buildings in town would be of great benefit, and to then construct new buildings that blend in amiably. To achieve this kind of harmony however would take far more money than could reasonably be expected to be spent. So, clearing the eyesores from town would be a start, and the insistence that new developments "fit in" would go a long way to making Kidderminster a town to come to and enjoy. The area of Weaver's Wharf should be a standard by which all other developments should be measured. The blend of "fine" old with well designed (for the most part) new, is excellent. However, care and involvement by the community in general would go a long way to making Kidderminster a town to be proud of. As a member of the "Friends of Broadwaters" I take pride in the difference that the improvements to Broadwaters park makes to the north eastern approach to the town. If more groups like our's were to get involved with the fabric of their areas then Kidderminster would become a much nicer place to live.

I would like to see far more prominence given to the river Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. There are some attractive stretches of river that we have failed to capitalise on. Instead of making this natural water feature an integral part of the design of the town we have hidden it behind a bus station and the rear of retail stores and supermarkets. I recall some of the early 'artists impressions' of Weavers Wharf which included prominent features such as terraces where shoppers could enjoy a drink and a meal overlooking a nice stretch of the river. Typically 'neglected' areas are at the rear of the College/Library buildings. A few seating areas on the river bank would be appropriate. Also the stretch alongside Tesco's supermarket leading up to the Fire Station could be used far more effectively. It even backs on to the in store restaurant area! The planners should go and have a look at the centre of Reading to see how a river can be made a feature of a shopping area.
I would also like to see some thought given to the Sainsbury island 'bottleneck' at the entrance to Crossley Park. Would it be feasible to open up a further access route via Clensmore to alleviate the major problems with traffic build up that occur at peak times. This could also be 'tied in' with some much needed regeneration of these areas and the Horsefair.
Finally, I would like to see a far more 'joined up' approach to the three major areas of the town (ie;- town centre/weavers wharf/crossley park). Visitors to the town must be very confused with access routes from one to another. How about a free shuttle bus facility between the three. I totally agree with the suggestion of a footbridge from the Weavers Wharf area over to Matalan. We have a major retail facility here that is just 'out on a limb'. A priority should be to do something positive with the old M&S building in High Street. It is a 'blot' on the town. Please, no more tatty back street shop, short term leases, for this building. What about an 'internet cafe/coffee shop facility. What better place than right in the heart of town. There are so many opportunities and good suggestions that people are making. Let's 'grasp the nettle' and make Kidderminster a town to be proud of.

The Tower Buildings in Blackwell Street are in a terrible state. The owners should be made aware of the situatuon. These buildings are a fine example of 1930's architecture and if well maintained would give Kidderminster a bit of style. It is a crying shame that the property that once housed the Florence and later the Riverboat stands empty and neglected